Shakhtar Donestk’s captain will now miss the Champions League game against Manchester City as he takes a break from football to clear his name

Srna will take a self-imposed break from football while he works through the situation, which includes the European clash with Pep Guardiola’s City on Tuesday.

The full-back was informed by Ukraine’s national anti-doping centre (NADCU) he had tested positive for a banned substance on Monday.

On the news, Srna said: “First and most important, I would like to make it clear that I have never knowingly or intentionally taken any prohibited substance, nor unfairly intended to gain a competitive advantage.

“I am investigating the possible source of the substance and am co-operating fully with NADCU in this respect.

“In order to focus on my defence and avoid any undue distractions for the team, I have made the decision to refrain from playing until the on-going legal proceedings have been resolved.

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“Over the course of my entire career I was always under the impression that I had to persistently prove myself over and over again.

“Today is another such example when I will once again prove that everything I have accomplished, thus far, both in my life and my professional career, has been achieved solely through hard work, integrity, discipline, and honesty above all.”